Types of PAN Applications
There are two types of PAN applications:
1. Application for allotment of PAN: - This application form should be used when the applicant has never applied for a PAN or does not have PAN allotted to him. Applicant may visit ITD’s website www.incometaxindia.gov.in to find whether a PAN has been allotted to him or not.Following forms have been notified by ITD (w. e. f. November 1, 2011) for submitting applications for allotment of new PAN:
FORM 49A: - To be filled by Indian citizens including those who are located outside India.
FORM 49AA: - To be filled by foreign citizens.
2. Application for new PAN Card or/and Changes or Corrections in PAN Data: - Those who have already obtained the PAN and wish to obtain the new PAN card or want to make some changes / corrections in their PAN data, are required to submit their applications in the following form prescribed by ITD:
REQUEST FOR NEW PAN CARD OR/AND CHANGES OR CORRECTION IN PAN DATA: - The same form can be used by Indian as well as foreign citizens.
A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to applicant in such case.
Documents Required Lists
Documents for proof of identity Any one Photo Copy of the following Documents:
Documents for proof of address Any one Photo Copy of the following Documents:
Documents for proof of identity Any one Photo Copy of the following Documents:
1)Voter Identity Card
2)Driving License
3)Passport
4)Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
5)Arm’s License
6)Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Heath Scheme photo card
7)Ration Card having photograph of applicant
8)Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or a State Government or a Public Sector Undertaking
9)Pensioner Card having photograph of the applicants
10)Elector’s photo identity card
11)Certificate of identity in original signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.
12)Bank certificate in original on letter head from the branch (along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant.
Documents for proof of address Any one Photo Copy of the following Documents:
1)Elector's Photo Identity Card
2)Driving License
3)Passport
4)Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India Bank Account Statement/Passbook Credit Card Statement
5)Landline telephone or broadband connection bill
6)Passport of the Spouse
7)Post office pass book having address of the applicant
8)Electricity Bill
9)Depository Account Statement
10)Latest Property Tax Assessment Order
11)Domicile certificate issued by the Government
12)Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central Government or State Government of not more than three years old
13)Property registration document
14)Consumer Gas Connection Card or book or piped gas bill
15)Water Bill
16)Certificate of identity in original signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.
Documents for proof of date birth Any one Photo Copy of the following Documents:
1)Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority
2)Pension Payment Order
3)Marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages
4)Matriculation certificate
5)Domicile certificate issued by Government
6)Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth by the Government
7)Driving License
8)Passport
